Wæm Igto Vijĭ

Wæm Igto Vijĭ (/ˈitpre/ /viʤ/ [gray] [pump]) is a subtropical Town located in Lominapzæ Zone, Pz-339jnup District, within the Federation of Alveria.

The name Wæm Igto Vijĭ is derived from the Constructi language, as Wæm Igto Vijĭ was founded by Ma-73w 'Tilk' Zlkêthënm, who was culturaly Constructi.

Climate

Wæm Igto Vijĭ has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). Wæm Igto Vijĭ receives an average of 215 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Wæm Igto Vijĭ covers an area of nearly 5 km² (2 mi²), and an average elevation of 2298 m (7539 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Wæm Igto Vijĭ was founded durring the late 11th century, by Ma-73w 'Tilk' Zlkêthënm. The establishment of the new community went well, with no major obsticles durring construction.

Wæm Igto Vijĭ was built using the conventions of Constructi durring the late 11th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Wæm Igto Vijĭ is no diffrent. The town's buildings feature waddle and daub construction with good timber frames and a stone foundation protected by thatched or shingled rooves. Most buildings with second floors are built in such a way as to overhang into the streets on the upper floors for more space, as building size seems to be the primary indicator of wealth within the community. Most buildings are not decorated with any integral features, but instead use ivy, flowers, and other natural elements in planters of on trellices to breathe life into the structure they grow upon.

Wæm Igto Vijĭ is buildings have been located at convienant points along the cliff Wæm Igto Vijĭ was built upon. Navigating the town is therefore a little chalanging as the distance between buildings verris greatly and the crampt canals streets flow where they are able to be made rather than folowing the most convienant paths. The town posesses a fortified albit thin wall of querried stone. This wall posesses most of the features of a castle wall, though it is constructed from cheeper inferior stone. It would pose a minor chalange for an attacking army, though it's clear the wall's true purpose is to crush the hopes of bandits and marauders. Unfortuantly, these failry decent fortifications are in extreem disrepair, so much so that one cannot tell if they are decaying from a lack of mantance or damage incured.

A look around Wæm Igto Vijĭ makes you worry someone might stab you in a dark ally for your boots. It’s not filthy, or dark, but the smiles seem strained, the locals seem to glare daggers in eachothers backs a little too much, and everyone is armed at all times. You may want to keep an eye on your valuables, and make sure you don’t wind up in any position of power.

Civic Infrastructure

Wæm Igto Vijĭ has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Wæm Igto Vijĭ.

Wæm Igto Vijĭ has a Gravedigger's Guild, which is responsible for collecting the dead and laying them to rest according to all applicable laws and religious customs.

Wæm Igto Vijĭ has a Highwayman's Guild, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

Wæm Igto Vijĭ has a Hall of Slayers, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

Wæm Igto Vijĭ has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Wæm Igto Vijĭ's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.

Wæm Igto Vijĭ possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. These lights provide nighttime illumination to most city streets.

Wæm Igto Vijĭ has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands.

Wæm Igto Vijĭ has a public schooling program overseen by the Hall of Sages who has the responsibility of ensuring access to affordable high-quality education in all basic classes (Reading, Writing, Mathmatics, General Sciences, General Arcana, and Social Education) is made available to all citizens.

Cultural Notes

Wæm Igto Vijĭ's mayor's house was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is famous for its stately symmetry, classical elements, and grand appearance. Columns and pillars, such as Corinthian columns, are often seen supporting open structures or porticos. Symmetry is an important feature of this style, with each half of a building mirroring the other. Domed ceilings and windows grace these buildings, with everything placed in a mathematical arrangement.

Due to the actions of local Kami, autumn is long in Wæm Igto Vijĭ.

The Vukodlak near Wæm Igto Vijĭ are known to be quite timid.

Wæm Igto Vijĭ's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in summer and involves creating small tokens to channel Truename Magic energies of tier 1 via divine sermons.

Economy

The following information was obtained via the Imperial Census Bureau as part of the Eyom Economic Outreach Program. It differs from Standard Imperial censuses in that many of Tom's citizens, regardless of culture, work in more than one occupation or hold more than a single job. The Imperial Census Bureau has ruled that a job is a job, hence, the intigers within the data presented here can count an individual more than once.

Wæm Igto Vijĭ Census Data: Year 2000

379 of Wæm Igto Vijĭ's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 25 work in Agriculture
• 85 work as Craftsmen
• 30 work as Merchants
• 62 work as Service Workers
• 37 work as General Laborers
• 12 work as Skilled Laborers
• 53 work as Civil Servants
• 38 work in Cottage Industries
• 18 work as Artists
• 19 work in Produce Industries

796 of Wæm Igto Vijĭ's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 75 (6%) are noncontributers.

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History

Wæm Igto Vijĭ used to be much richer, but something happened in the last (11099 % 6)+1 years to crush its source of prosperity. Different factions of the community might be trying to grasp at the remaining dregs of wealth, others might try to restart the failed industry, and some might look for a new livelihood. Any group or entity thought responsible for the collapse is likely to be treated very harshly, and some locals might find profit in shifting the blame to their enemies.

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the late 2nd century, Wæm Igto Vijĭ was attacked by soldiers from another nation, waging a greater campaign. The details of the conflict are hazy at best due to many conflicting accounts. What is known is Wæm Igto Vijĭ lost 107 people, 147 livestock, and 32 buildings. The conflict ended after roughly 210, when members of Wæm Igto Vijĭ's militia enacted an operation to transport a specific resource to a particular strategic location unharmed. The operation was complicated by a trusted officer who turned traitor and defects. The conflict ended with a last stand against the enemy until a particular event occurred, which ended in defeat for Wæm Igto Vijĭ's forces. The war is remembered in legend by Wæm Igto Vijĭ's bards, historians, and legend keepers.

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